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Brian Keating talks to Doug Dirks about the origins of our local pigeons and he talks about some of the hundreds of species that are found around the world.

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The Homestretch - HomelessnessJun 19, 2013 | 6:57The Homestretch Homelessness Audio
The Homestretch Homelessness Jun 19, 2013 | 6:57Canada's first ever national report card on homelessness is out today. Guest host Frank Rackow talks to Tim Richter one of the authors of the report.
The Homestretch - Max GartnerJun 19, 2013 | 7:21The Homestretch Max Gartner Audio
The Homestretch Max Gartner Jun 19, 2013 | 7:21Guest host Frank Rackow talks to Alpine Canada's President and CEO about his decision to step down.
The Homestretch - Homelessness down in CalgaryJun 19, 2013 | 7:42The Homestretch Homelessness down in Calgary Audio
The Homestretch Homelessness down in Calgary Jun 19, 2013 | 7:42Canada's first-ever national report card on homelessness is out today. Guest Homestretch host Frank Rackow talks to Tim Richter, one of the authors of the report.
The Homestretch - Homelessness down in CalgaryJun 19, 2013 | 7:42The Homestretch Homelessness down in Calgary Audio
The Homestretch Homelessness down in Calgary Jun 19, 2013 | 7:42Canada's first-ever national report card on homelessness is out today. Guest Homestretch host Frank Rackow talks to Tim Richter, one of the authors of the report.
The Homestretch - Egyptian prison sentenceJun 19, 2013 | 7:07The Homestretch Egyptian prison sentence Audio
The Homestretch Egyptian prison sentence Jun 19, 2013 | 7:07Guest host Frank Rackow talks to Michelle Betz, she was working with an NGO in Washington at the end of 2011, when the offices in Cairo were raided. She faces prison time if she goes back to Egypt.
The Homestretch - CherriesJun 19, 2013 | 6:12The Homestretch Cherries Audio
The Homestretch Cherries Jun 19, 2013 | 6:12Chef Marnie Fudge of Cuisine and Chateau has a great recipe for Summer Cherry Compote to use to make Black Forest Cake.
The Homestretch - Sled IslandJun 19, 2013 | 6:28The Homestretch Sled Island Audio
The Homestretch Sled Island Jun 19, 2013 | 6:28Our festival guide Kenna Burima talks to guest host Frank Rackow about this big Calgarty festival underway in Calgary.
The Homestretch - Dr. Chris Eagle on the AHS policy changeJun 18, 2013 | 7:34The Homestretch Dr. Chris Eagle on the AHS policy change Audio
The Homestretch Dr. Chris Eagle on the AHS policy change Jun 18, 2013 | 7:34Alberta Health Services will reverse their earlier decision to replace home-care services in three Alberta facilities. Homestretch host Doug Dirks talks to AHS president and CEO Dr. Chris Eagle about the changes.
The Homestretch - Lyndon Penner in WatertonJun 18, 2013 | 5:21The Homestretch Lyndon Penner in Waterton Audio
The Homestretch Lyndon Penner in Waterton Jun 18, 2013 | 5:21Our gardening columnist Lyndon Penner checks in from the Waterton Wildflower Festival, and explains how observing wildflowers in their natural habitat can help you become a better gardener at home.
The Homestretch - Trina Read: Summer camp adventuresJun 18, 2013 | 5:46The Homestretch Trina Read: Summer camp adventures Audio
The Homestretch Trina Read: Summer camp adventures Jun 18, 2013 | 5:46Is it a good idea to ship your young ones off to summer camp? Our relationship columnist Trina Read offers her advice.
The Homestretch - Diet and heart disease in childrenJun 17, 2013 | 5:40The Homestretch Diet and heart disease in children Audio
The Homestretch Diet and heart disease in children Jun 17, 2013 | 5:40A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says poor eating habits in early childhood creates health risks later in life.
The Homestretch - Trade missionJun 17, 2013 | 7:36The Homestretch Trade mission Audio
The Homestretch Trade mission Jun 17, 2013 | 7:36Alberta Premier Alison Redford and energy minister Ken Hughes are in New York City this week to promote Alberta's energy sector.
The Homestretch - Refugee healthJun 17, 2013 | 7:14The Homestretch Refugee health Audio
The Homestretch Refugee health Jun 17, 2013 | 7:14Doctors and concerned citizens gathered in Calgary today to protest the cuts to refugee health coverage. Doug Dirks talks to Calgary immigration lawyer Ram Sankaran.
The Homestretch - Waterton National ParkJun 17, 2013 | 6:30The Homestretch Waterton National Park Audio
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